How do I find out if the Probate Court has a will on file for someone?
Wills not admitted to a probate estate:
The Court will check to see if a will has been filed for safekeeping when a death certificate is presented to the Court. The death certificate and a written request may be faxed to (989) 224-5102, or mailed to:
Clinton County Probate Court
Attn: Probate Register's Office
100 East State Street
Suite 4300
St. Johns, MI 48879
If a will was filed by the testator prior to his/her death, and an estate has been opened in a Court other than the Clinton County Probate Court, and you would like this will transferred to that Court for admission to the estate, please fax or mail a letter of request and death certificate to the aforementioned contact.
Will Release Information/forms testator living
Wills admitted to a probate estate:
If a will was admitted to a probate estate with the Clinton County Probate Court, and you would like to obtain a copy of the will, please call (989) 224-5190 to make arrangements. The fees are as follows:
Standard Copy $1.00 per page
Certified Copy $1.00 per page + $10.00 certification fee, per document
The Court accepts in-state checks, certified checks, and money orders. The Court does not accept credit cards or out of state checks.
Fees for Wills and/or Codicils
If the person is living there will be a $25 filing fee. If the person is deceased, we will need a copy of the death certificate and there will be no filing fee.